In a decisive move to uphold academic integrity, Kaduna Polytechnic has expelled 63 students and suspended 36 others over offences ranging from examination malpractice to fraudulent admissions.
The disciplinary actions were approved during the institution’s 114th Academic Board meeting held on April 30, 2025, following recommendations from two internal investigative panels.
A circular released by the Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs), Abdullahi Muhammad, confirmed that the affected students were indicted by the Fraudulent Admission and Related Matters Investigation Committee (FARMIC) and the Examination Misconduct Cases and Malpractice Committee (EMCMC).
According to the circular, FARMIC uncovered that five students, including Essien Margret Lawrence and Maryam Nasir, gained admission through fraudulent processes. Their admissions have been withdrawn, and they have been expelled.
The EMCMC report revealed that over 70 students from various departments — including Mass Communication, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, and Architecture — were involved in different forms of examination misconduct.
Among the expelled students are Lawrence Samuel Anto (Building Technology), Fauziya Abdulrahman Buba (Mass Communication), and Ibrahim Muhammed Nazeer (Civil Engineering). Others such as Joseline Beauty Jonah and Muazu Umar received suspensions for varying durations.
However, the board also cleared some students, including Abubakar Ibrahim Ashir from the Computer Science Department, after finding no evidence of wrongdoing.
Reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence, the Polytechnic warned that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy for academic misconduct and will continue to enforce strict disciplinary measures to safeguard the institution’s reputation.
“The Polytechnic remains committed to enforcing rules and instilling discipline among students,” the statement emphasized.
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